Discover how China's unique blend of political authority and economic policies shapes its growing influence in the modern global landscape.
Discover how China's unique blend of political authority and economic policies shapes its growing influence in the modern global landscape.
This course offers a comprehensive analysis of China's political system, focusing on the intersection of politics and economics. You'll examine the structure of the Chinese Communist Party and government, elite politics, policy-making processes, and societal engagement in politics. The curriculum covers key topics such as China's political economy, the role of state and party officials in economic development, and the strategies Chinese citizens use to influence political decisions. Through case studies and theoretical frameworks, you'll gain insights into China's unique "political" economy and its implications for the country's future. The course also explores scenarios for China's political evolution, including the possibilities of democratization, continued authoritarianism, or system collapse.
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What you'll learn
Understand the structure and functions of the Chinese Communist Party and government
Analyze elite politics in China, including leadership selection and succession processes
Examine the policy-making and implementation processes in the Chinese political system
Evaluate societal engagement and participation in Chinese politics
Understand China's unique political economy and its impact on domestic and international affairs
Assess the role of state and party officials in China's economic development
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This course includes:
8 Hours PreRecorded video
6 quizzes
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the Chinese political system, examining its unique characteristics and global impact. Students will analyze the structure of the Chinese Communist Party and government, elite politics, policy-making processes, and societal engagement in politics. The curriculum covers six main modules: models of the Chinese political system, elite politics, policy processes, societal engagement in politics, China's domestic and international political economy, and future scenarios for China's political development. Through a mix of video lectures, readings, quizzes, and peer-reviewed assignments, learners will gain a nuanced understanding of China's "political" economy and its implications for the country's future. The course emphasizes the intersection of politics and economics in China, providing insights into how state and party officials influence economic development at all levels of the political system.
Orientation and Module 1: Models of the Chinese Political System and the Structure of the Chinese Party/State
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Elite Politics in China
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Policy Process in China
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Understanding Societal Engagement in Politics in China
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
China's Domestic and International Political Economy
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
China's Future: Democratization or "Flexible Authoritarianism"
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Final Exam and Course Evaluation
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Expert in Chinese Politics and Transnational Relations at HKUST
David Zweig is Professor Emeritus of the Division of Social Science and Director of the Center on China’s Transnational Relations at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). With over 30 years of experience teaching Chinese politics and various courses on China and the World, he has made significant contributions to the field. Zweig earned his PhD from The University of Michigan and was a Harvard postdoctoral fellow from 1984 to 1986. He teaches undergraduates and graduate students in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as in HKUST’s highly regarded EMBA program.
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